From the October 1957 edition of “Radio Age” magazine (page 20), here’s a shot of the first use of a portable camera on the sidelines. The article describes the 4 camera coverage plan, plus the sideline mini cam that at this time was all directed by the man who would become a legend in sports television, Harry Cole! -Bobby Ellerbee
NBC heralds the first anniversary of being a full-color network, which occurred November 7, 1966.
“Where Television Stands Today” is an 8-page article written for Modern Mechanics by one of the most important names, and true pioneers, of broadcasting. It’s a very interesting read.
This short article in Popular Science is about the early home video tape offerings. It’s a long way from there to where we got with Beta and VHS.
January 1, 1954 marked several color television “firsts”…it was the first time the new NBC color trucks were used. It was the first west to east color broadcast to be nationally televised and of course, it was the first color broadcast of The Rose Parade. The two new color remote trucks were ready in December […]